Revell 1984 Olds 442

[Bob Ellis]

Rob, I didn't say it was a snap to make a GP from this 442, but it's easier than using the '80 MPC Monte Carlo. With the MPC stocker, you get the front grille / bumpers, hood and rear bumpers. I will change the side sheet metal also.

It's very possible.

 

[Rob Hall]

I have the MPC stocker, IIRC the rear bumper is not the Grand Prix bumper.    it's a lot of scratchbuilding regardless...not trivial.

[Robberbaron]

If you're not a scale bigot, the Monogram 1/24 Grand Prix stocker is much more accurate, including quarter window shape, trunk profile, rear bumper with rub strips, etc.  Gotta bash it with a Monte SS or Grand National kit.  This generation GP was available with the Chevy small block, so mechanically the Monte would be closer, if you're doing factory stock.

[unclescott58]

I'm not I a big Hurst/Olds fan. I'll wait to see if they do a "regular" Supreme (Calais) or 442 version in the future.

[gearhedjon]

I just got the news, Revell along with the pics of the April release models. The 1984 Cutlass Hurst/Olds will be built.  Yea!!

[realgone58]

I'm not I a big Hurst/Olds fan. I'll wait to see if they do a "regular" Supreme (Calais) or 442 version in the future.

My thoughts exactly.

[Rob Hall]

I just got the news, Revell along with the pics of the April release models. The 1984 Cutlass Hurst/Olds will be built.  Yea!!

Actually, it's an '83.  The '84 has the colors reversed and a different grille.  Not sure why the thread title says 1984.

[Ben]

Just saw these on Tower Hobbies website. One case please!!!!!!

 

[charlie8575]

Hmm, these may be closer than originally believed. 

Charlie Larkin

[om617]

GM again offered a limited-edition Hurst/Olds - it was the 15th anniversary of the first Hurst/Olds introduced in 1968. The Hurst Lightning Rod floor shifter was introduced in the '83 H/O. For its 15th Anniversary Edition, the '83 H/O came only in black with silver rocker panels. Chrome 15" wheels fitted Goodyear GT tires, and a power bulge hood and rear spoiler gave the car a purposeful look. A modified version of Oldsmobile's 307 CID V8 was installed, along with 3.73 gears and Hurst's radical Lightning Rods shifter. Dual exhausts with rumbling mufflers meant there was no mistaking the H/O for a garden variety Cutlass. A new style "Hurst/Olds" emblem was introduced, and red and silver stripes separated the black and silver paint. Demand for the car was very strong. Originally, 2500 units were scheduled to be produced, but Olds had to up that number to 3001 because of high demand. That may have been a factor in bringing the H/O back for '84. The paint scheme was reversed, with silver being the main body color, and black on the rocker panels. In most respects, the '84 was mechanically identical to the '83. The '84 did get a stronger 8.5" rear end. 3500 units were produced in 1984.

A fully loaded 1984 H/O model tipped the cash register at $19,500 (base price ~$11k)

Read some road-test last night and this thing must have been a fresh breath of air in 83-84. Maby not really fast by today`s standard

but a little bit over 8 seconds to 60mph isn`t bad for that era.  

[Brett Barrow]

Hmm, these may be closer than originally believed. 

Charlie Larkin

Tower's never right with dates.   That said, they did say March originally, so maybe this is the revised date. Would shock the hell out of me to see it in April, though, but that is 2nd qtr...  

[martinfan5]

Tower's never right with dates.   That said, they did say March originally, so maybe this is the revised date. Would shock the hell out of me to see it in April, though, but that is 2nd qtr...  

Actually, they were right with the NASCAR kits, well, the second or third time they updated them

 

[charlie8575]

Actually, they were right with the NASCAR kits, well, the second or third time they updated them

 

So, they are right...eventually. 

Charlie Larkin

[martinfan5]

So, they are right...eventually. 

Charlie Larkin

A clock is always right two times a day, so can Tower

I was just messing with him,  I really have no idea how right or close Tower is with its release dates, but they seem for the most part to be correct with their release dates, but of course, your mileage may vary.

[bismarck]

Tower's never right with dates.   That said, they did say March originally, so maybe this is the revised date. Would shock the hell out of me to see it in April, though, but that is 2nd qtr...  

Truer words were never spoken!!!!  When I see the guestimate release date, I add about 3-4 months to that, and it gets me close.....

Edited February 24, 2016 by bismarck

[Merkur XR4Ti]

Read some road-test last night and this thing must have been a fresh breath of air in 83-84. Maby not really fast by today`s standard

but a little bit over 8 seconds to 60mph isn`t bad for that era.  

Heck, 8 seconds to 60 was GREAT for '83!

[martinfan5]

Truer words were never spoken!!!!  When I see the guestimate release date, I add about 3-4 months to that, and it gets me close.....

If its a kit that I am really interested in, I will just use their email notification when it comes in stock, that way, eliminates having to chase their release dates.

 

[bismarck]

If its a kit that I am really interested in, I will just use their email notification when it comes in stock, that way, eliminates having to chase their release dates.

 

I've used that feature a few times.  I'm just in a hurry and wired up to get this kit. I had a 1:1 Cutlass back in the day, and with a little bit of work, am looking forward to having one on the shelf.

[gasman]

Did anyone ask Revell about this kit at NNL West?

[martinfan5]

Did anyone ask Revell about this kit at NNL West?

I believe it was there , someone posted some new photos of it

Edit, here we go

Photo credit going to Edward Thomas Hoffman( have no idea if he took it, but he posted it)

Edited March 16, 2016 by martinfan5

[Chuck Kourouklis]

A few more shots from the same show for anyone who likes:

It does look as if they're using the '70 'Cuda tires.  For the streamlined, slightly retro-flavored parts breakdown, though, detail looks very good.

[charlie8575]

That really does look good. They got the body character lines, shape and all that stuff down quite nicely. 

This would not be tough to build a Cutlass Calais out of with what's in the box, you will need to supply a mesh for the grille; some etched screen might work well. A Supreme or Brougham would need some engineering in the interior and grille, but they're quite achievable. 

I hope MCG issues some photo-etch scripts for these; that'll be the icing on the cake. They should include the optional wide lower mouldings and the edge-banding for the landau top, too.

I'm in for 2-3 at least.

Charlie Larkin

Edited March 17, 2016 by charlie8575

[om617]

Very nice and crisp engine compartment and chassis. 

[Merkur XR4Ti]

It would be nice if it came with a stock hood to make a more mainstream Cutlass.

The front clip would need to be reworked for a stock look, but that doesn't appear too difficult.

 

These things were as common as air molecules in my town when I was growing up. I'll be picking one up for sure.

 

[Casey]

A few more shots from the same show for anyone who likes

It's all so '80s Monogram in look and feel for me, and I'm still a bit conflicted regarding how I should feel about that. The body looks great, basic details look good, but molded-in everything in the engine compartment is nothing to get excited about in 2016. At least the brake booster and master cylinder aren't melting down the firewall. 

What's really bugging me is if this type of kit, in terms of design, parts count, breakdown, etc., is what we should now expect from a Level 4 Revell kit.